Justin Herbert Overhauls Footwork for Quicker Release

Justin Herbert is overhauling his footwork to speed up his release. He used a weighted free ball for footwork drills in Tuesday's OTA practice.

What happened?

Herbert didn't throw a football in the practice, instead focusing on his throwing motion. He expects to do this one day a week into the season.

Why it matters for Justin Herbert

Mike McDaniel's offense requires anticipation, and Herbert is working hard to improve on this. He wants to get the ball out early to help his receivers catch the ball with maximum ability to turn upfield.

What comes next?

Herbert was the most hit and pressured quarterback last season, but he took responsibility for some of the hits and pressures. He said he held the ball too long at times, and is working to improve this with McDaniel's approach.

Herbert expects to be better at getting the ball out quicker this season. He said McDaniel has a great feel for the game and understands how defenses are ever changing. Herbert wants to take away the pass rush by getting the ball out quickly. If he can do this, there's really nothing the defense can do about it.

The Chargers quarterback is working to improve his mechanics and timing. He said it's helpful for his footwork to not have to worry about throwing the ball right now. Herbert is focusing on getting the ball out as quick as possible. He wants to get to a point where the receivers haven't looked back for the ball yet.

Herbert is confident in McDaniel's approach and is working hard to improve. He said McDaniel's goal is to take away the pass rush and get the ball out quickly. Herbert is excited to see the results of his hard work. He is determined to be better at getting the ball out quicker this season.